World Rugby confirmed Match Official appointments for November international window
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has confirmed the Emirates Match Official appointments a busy month of November internationals as teams look to secure the best ranking possible ahead of the Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027...
URC | Round 3 Review
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyAnd then there were three… Only three sides remain undefeated in the BKT URC after the weekend’s action, with the DHL Stormers and Munster Rugby setting the pace at the top of the...
Tevita Mafileo called up by Scott Robertson
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks selectors have named their squad for the 2025 Grand Slam tour, which kicks off with ‘The Gallagher Cup – The Rematch’ against Ireland in Chicago, followed by matches against...
International stars return to URC action
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyA host of international stars return to action this weekend as the BKT URC moves into Round 3. There are first league outings of the season for a number of British and Irish Lions and Springboks. For...
Connacht team named to face Cardiff
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyConnachts first away trip of the new season and Connacht Rugby head coach Stuart Lancaster has named his matchday squad for Saturday’s BKT United Rugby Championship game against Cardiff...
Cardiff make four changes for Connacht clash
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyCardiff Rugby have made four changes for their BKT United Rugby Championship clash against Connacht on Saturday night (19:45). The Blue & Blacks go into the Arms Park encounter on the back of a narrow...
Josh van der Flier to captain Leinster
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThere are eight changes in personnel to the starting XV, with five of our British and Irish Lions contingent making their first appearance of the season, including Josh van der Flier, who captains the...
Rigg to go on short-term loan to Cardiff Rugby
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyCentre Will Rigg has joined Cardiff Rugby on a short-term loan affective immediately. A switch to the United Rugby Championship [URC] side, who have faced an injury-afflicted start to the season, offers...
Munster Side To Face Edinburgh In Cork
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Munster team has been named for Friday night’s URC Round 3 clash against Edinburgh at Virgin Media Park (7.45pm). Over 8,000 tickets have already been snapped up. There are 10 changes to the...
Joe’s joy at learning with Lancaster
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJoe Joyce is living proof that you really can teach an old dog new tricks. The Connacht Rugby second row has been a pro for more than a decade now, having moved to the west of Ireland in 2023...
